Witness the excitement of Chicago’s extensive performing arts scene during the fifth annual Chicago Live! festival on September 20-21, 2025. Navy Pier will host free, non-stop performances featuring Chicago dance, theater, music and more during the two-day event.
Photo courtesy of Navy Pier.
The breadth of Chicago’s music, dance, theater and cultural performing artists will be on display with over 100 acts across five stages during the Midwest’s largest performing arts festival. This year’s event will showcase five commissioned world premieres from Giordano Dance Chicago, Aerial Dance Chicago, Momenta Dance Company, Lake Shore Symphony Orchestra and Vicor Garcia, trumpet.
Some of the city’s premier ensembles and musicians, including Muntu Dance Theater, Joffrey Ballet, Lookingglass Theatre Company, Blues buitarist Toronzo Cannon, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, M.A.D.D. Rhythms, vocalist Dee Alerxander and Joel Hall Dancers will perform during the festival.
Photo courtesy of Navy Pier
Chicago Live! runs from noon to 9 pm on September 20 and noon to 6 pm on September 21. Don’t miss the finale on Saturday, which will feature a dazzling fireworks display.
Chicago Live!
Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave.
September 20-21, 2025, noon-10 pm, noon- 6 pm
Free
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